Charles R. Shafer

Charles R. Shafer is a partner at Chestnut Cambronne who represents clients in civil litigation, class action litigation, employment law, and trust and estate litigation. He handles disputes in Minnesota state and federal courts and works on matters that require factual development, motion practice, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy. His practice spans individual and group claims as well as disputes involving workplace and fiduciary or estate-related issues.

Charles earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and a B.A. from Hamline University. His education provided a foundation in legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy that supports a broad civil litigation practice. He is admitted in Minnesota and before the US District Court for the District of Minnesota, allowing him to represent clients in disputes across state and federal forums.

Charles’ practice includes class actions, employment disputes, trust and estate litigation, and other civil matters. He has received recognition as a Minnesota Lawyer Up & Coming Attorney and as a Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star. His professional service includes volunteer representation through the Tubman Safety Project for domestic-abuse survivors and leadership with the Ramsey County Bar Association’s New Lawyers’ Section and board of directors.

Charles R. Shafer combines civil litigation experience with bar leadership and pro bono service. His work requires careful preparation across disputes involving multiple parties, employment relationships, class claims, and trust or estate issues. By representing clients in state and federal court and remaining active in professional and community organizations, he brings a practical litigation perspective to matters that may require negotiation, motion practice, trial preparation, or broader case management.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Chestnut Cambronne PA
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Senior Chair, New Lawyers’ Section and Board Member, Ramsey County Bar Association
• Board Member and Secretary, Givens Foundation for African American Literature
• Volunteer Attorney, Tubman Safety Project

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hamline University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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